Evaluation of the Dynamic Impact of a Passing Vehicle on a Bridge Deck Due to a Damaged Expansion Joint
When a vehicle passes over a bridge, it may jump on the bridge due to a damaged expansion joint. The sudden jump induces a heavy dynamic impact on the bridge and therefore damages the bridge deck and girder. The traditional dynamic amplification factor defined by the current bridge design code shows...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Symmetry |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/4/813 |